Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst (Remote-First)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work setup

Home office stipend

Professional growth & training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a global, remote-first cybersecurity team. You will collect and analyze threat data from open sources, government feeds, and commercial vendors to identify TTPs and adversary behavior.

Your insights inform defenses and strategic decisions across a distributed organization. With 5+ years in threat intelligence or related fields, you’ll produce actionable reports, build threat models, and collaborate with security teams to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or related field.
• 5+ years in threat intelligence analysis, cybersecurity operations, or related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing complex datasets from diverse sources.
• Deep understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats.
• Proficiency with TIPs, SIEM, and OSINT techniques.
• GIAC certifications (e.g., GCTI) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intel from OSINT, commercial, and government sources.
• Identify emerging threats, attack vectors, and TTPs.
• Develop and maintain threat models and actor profiles.
• Produce timely intelligence reports for security operations and leadership.
• Provide strategic and tactical intelligence to inform defenses and investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate threat intel into detection and response.
• Track malware campaigns, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats.
• Build relationships with external threat intel communities and partners.
• Contribute to methodologies and platforms for threat intel.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences remotely.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Data synthesis

Geopolitical awareness

OSINT techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / International Relations or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

SIEM

Malware analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in proactive cybersecurity solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their entirely remote team. This role is at the forefront of defending against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated cyber adversaries. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to inform defensive strategies and protect the organization's assets. This position is ideal for an experienced analyst who thrives in a remote-first environment, possesses a deep understanding of the threat landscape, and excels at synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights. You will work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with a diverse, geographically distributed team, contributing to global security efforts from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze threat intelligence from various open-source, commercial, and government sources.
• Identify emerging threats, attack vectors, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and maintain threat models and profiles of relevant threat actors and groups.
• Produce timely and actionable intelligence reports for security operations, incident response, and executive leadership.
• Provide strategic and tactical intelligence to inform defensive measures and security investments.
• Collaborate with internal security teams to integrate threat intelligence into detection and response capabilities.
• Track and analyze malware campaigns, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats.
• Build and maintain relationships with external threat intelligence communities and partners.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of threat intelligence methodologies and platforms.
• Present findings and intelligence summaries to technical and non-technical audiences remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence analysis, cybersecurity operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in analyzing complex datasets and synthesizing information from diverse sources.
• Deep understanding of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threats and adversary motivations.
• Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEM tools, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering is highly desirable.
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote, asynchronous work environment.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC certifications (e.g., GCTI) or others are beneficial.

Benefits

• Our client offers an exceptional compensation package, including a competitive salary and bonus structure.
• As a fully remote employee, you will benefit from flexible working hours, a home office stipend, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development through online training and conferences.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided, along with a robust retirement savings plan.
• This is a unique opportunity to contribute to global cybersecurity from anywhere, working with a talented and dedicated remote team.
• You will be part of an organization committed to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.